GUARDIAN INFORMATION

**MUST LIVE IN NORTH EAST VICTORIA

A guardian arrangement is a contract between yourself and Burrinjuck Labradoodles.The cost of the guardian program is $700.Under a guardian arrangement, the dog ownership and all responsibilities of pet ownership would belong to you (as thepuppies new owner) however Burrinjuck would cover any breeding related expenses. Burrinjuck retains the exclusive breeding rights for the guardian dog for 3 litters (females) and for 5 years post maturity (for males). All money from the puppies belong to Burrinjuck. After the completion of your contract we would have your dog spayed/neutered at our expense. We do not usually begin breeding from girls until between 18 months and two years.For boys, we consider maturity to be from 12 months onwards. There would be some expectations of periodic photos and updates regarding progress and some flexibility in regard to travel or making arrangements for him/her to return to Burrinjuck when necessary. Girls would need to return to Burrinjuck, while we are joining her and one week prior to birthing. (some families actually request to be a part of the birthing experience and that is fine). Usually the girl would need to stay with us for 6 wks or so while raising her puppies.For boys, it is a bit easier.Often we might only need to use the boy a couple of times per year.Each joining usually involves three visits to the male over a one week period. For example, on day 9, 11 and 13 of the female cycle.Occasionally it might be necessary to take him/her to vets for breeding purposes.